QUESTION 1

Who confirms a president’s Supreme Court appointments?

a. The Secretary of State

b. State legislatures

c. The Senate

d. The cabinet

2 points

QUESTION 2

How many votes does it take in each chamber of Congress to override a presidential veto?

a. 1/3

b. 1/2

c. 2/3

d. 3/4

2 points

QUESTION 3

Federal judges are nominated by the president and approved by the Senate, but may be removed:

a. Through a majority vote of the president’s cabinet

b. Through an impeachment process in Congress, similar to presidents

c. Once they reach age 75

d. By voters during national elections

2 points

QUESTION 4

Which of the following is a major cause of congressional gridlock in recent years?

a. A change in the party identification of voters

b. The number of bills proposed by recent presidents

c. Increased partisanship

d. The growth of the national debt

2 points

QUESTION 5

Which branch of the federal government consistently struggles with the lowest approval ratings?

a. The Judicial Branch (Federal courts)

b. The Legislative Branch (Congress)

c. The Executive Branch (Presidency)

d. The Cabinet

2 points

QUESTION 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the special powers and responsibilities of the Senate?

a. Select a president following a tie in the electoral college

b. Approve treaties

c. Approve presidential appointments to federal positions

d. Serve as jury in impeachment trials

2 points

QUESTION 7

Home many people serve in the House of Representatives?

a. 50

b. 100

c. 435

d. 512

2 points

QUESTION 8

As a result of population changes in recent decades that are reflected in the Census, what regions of the country have gained seats in the House?

a. Eastern and southern states

b. Southern and southwestern states

c. Midwestern and southern states

d. Northern and midwestern states

2 points

QUESTION 9

The name given to the majority party leader, who serves as the presiding officer of the House:

a. Speaker of the House

b. Conference Chair

c. Majority whip

d. Party whip

2 points

QUESTION 10

Which body has the power to establish federal courts?

a. The Executive Branch

b. The cabinet

c. Congress

d. The Supreme Court

 

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